Kicked Up Banana Smoothie
Elevate your morning routine with this irresistible Kicked Up Banana Smoothie—a creamy, protein-packed blend with a bold, unexpected twist! Featuring a ripe banana, rich Greek yogurt, and nutty peanut or almond butter, this smoothie is naturally sweetened with honey and spiced with warm ground cinnamon. The kicker? A hint of cayenne pepper gives it a surprising, fiery edge (optional for those who enjoy a little heat). Perfectly balanced with almond milk and finished with a frothy chill from ice cubes, this powerhouse drink is ready in just 5 minutes. Top it with chia seeds for added texture, nutrients, and extra flair. Whether you’re gearing up for a busy day or need a quick snack, this revitalizing smoothie delivers a delightful blend of sweetness, spice, and creaminess in every sip!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 piece ripe banana
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 0.75 cup almond milk (or your preferred milk)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter or almond butter
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.125 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional)
- 4 pieces ice cubes
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds (optional for topping)
Instructions
Peel the ripe banana and break it into smaller chunks for easier blending.
Add the banana chunks, Greek yogurt, almond milk, honey, peanut butter, ground cinnamon, and ground cayenne pepper (if using) to a blender.
Toss in the ice cubes for a chilled and frothy texture.
Blend on high speed for 30-60 seconds, or until the mixture is creamy and smooth.
Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more honey if desired. Blend again briefly if adjustments are made.
Pour the smoothie into a glass and optionally sprinkle chia seeds on top for added texture and nutrition.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Kicked Up Banana Smoothie!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
371 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.8 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.9 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 4 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 240 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.6 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.3 g | ||
| Protein | 14.2 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.9 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 456 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 784 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
